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Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran was born on February 17, 1991 in Halifax, United Kingdom. He recorded his first EP the year he turned 14, and released his first EP the year he turned 16.
Ed Sheeran was born in 1991 and is currently 35 years old. Anyone born before 1991 is older than Ed.
Ed Sheeran is 35 years old in 2026, born on February 17, 1991 in Halifax, United Kingdom (Aquarius).
Ed Sheeran is 35 years old in 2026 and turned 35 on February 17, 2026. Ed Sheeran's age in every year ↓
Born
February 17, 1991
World pop. at birth
~5.4B
Ed's age
35
Your age
20
Are you older than Ed Sheeran?
No — Ed Sheeran was born in 1991. You were born in 2006, making you 15 years younger.
At your age (20), Ed had already released his debut album (the year he turned 20), but hadn't yet won the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist (the year he turned 21).
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Ed's Life Timeline
Ed Sheeran was born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. He grew up in a musical family and began playing guitar at a young age. Sheeran's passion for music led him to start writing songs as a teenager, and he moved to London to pursue a career in music, performing at various venues and gaining a following.
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Sheeran's career took off in 2011 when he released his debut studio album '+', which included the hit single 'The A Team'. He was 20 years old when he achieved significant recognition, leading to multiple award nominations. His subsequent albums, including 'x' and '÷', featured chart-topping singles such as 'Thinking Out Loud' and 'Shape of You', making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He has collaborated with numerous artists and has received several Grammy Awards for his work.
As of now, Ed Sheeran continues to be a prominent figure in the music industry, known for his unique blend of pop, folk, and R&B. His contributions to music have not only earned him commercial success but also a dedicated fan base worldwide. Sheeran's influence extends beyond music as he engages in philanthropic efforts and supports various charitable causes.
Recorded his first EP
Ed Sheeran was 14 years old when he recorded his first EP, 'Spinning Man,' and began performing at local venues.
Ed Sheeran turned 14 in 2005, the year he recorded his first EP. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released his first EP
Ed Sheeran self-released his first EP at age 16, performing at small venues and building a grassroots following before being signed.
Ed Sheeran turned 16 in 2007, the year he released his first EP. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released his debut album
Ed Sheeran was 20 years old when he released his debut studio album '+'. The album included the hit single 'The A Team', which received critical acclaim and commercial success.
Ed Sheeran turned 20 in 2011, the year he released his debut album. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist
Ed Sheeran was 21 years old when he won the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist. This award recognized his impact on the music scene and solidified his status as a rising star.
Ed Sheeran turned 21 in 2012, the year he won the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'x' (Multiply)
Ed Sheeran was 23 years old when he released his second album 'x,' which debuted at #1 in both the UK and US.
Ed Sheeran turned 23 in 2014, the year he released 'x' (Multiply). Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Performed at Wembley Stadium
Ed Sheeran was 24 years old when he performed three sold-out nights at Wembley Stadium in London.
Ed Sheeran turned 24 in 2015, the year he performed at Wembley Stadium. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Became the first artist to have two songs in the top 10 simultaneously
Ed Sheeran was 26 years old when he became the first artist to have two songs in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously with 'Shape of You' and 'Castle on the Hill'. This achievement highlighted his widespread popularity.
Ed Sheeran turned 26 in 2017, the year he became the first artist to have two songs in the top 10 simultaneously. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Shape of You'
Ed Sheeran was 26 years old when 'Shape of You' became the most-streamed song on Spotify, spending 12 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Ed Sheeran turned 26 in 2017, the year he released 'Shape of You'. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'No.6 Collaborations Project'
Ed Sheeran was 28 years old when he released 'No.6 Collaborations Project,' featuring artists like Justin Bieber, Eminem, and Cardi B.
Ed Sheeran turned 28 in 2019, the year he released 'No.6 Collaborations Project'. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released '=' (Equals)
Ed Sheeran was 30 years old when he released '=,' his fourth solo album, which debuted at #1 in the UK.
Ed Sheeran turned 30 in 2021, the year he released '=' (Equals). Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released 'Subtract'
Ed Sheeran was 32 years old when he released '-' (Subtract), his fifth studio album, completing his mathematical album series.
Ed Sheeran turned 32 in 2023, the year he released 'Subtract'. Are you older than Ed was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by year
How old was Ed Sheeran in each year?
- 2026
- Ed Sheeran is 35 years old in 2026 and turned 35 on February 17, 2026.
- 2005
- Ed Sheeran was 13 at the start of 2005 and turned 14 on February 17, 2005. That year, he recorded his first EP.
- 2007
- Ed Sheeran was 15 at the start of 2007 and turned 16 on February 17, 2007. That year, he released his first EP.
- 2011
- Ed Sheeran was 19 at the start of 2011 and turned 20 on February 17, 2011. That year, he released his debut album.
- 2012
- Ed Sheeran was 20 at the start of 2012 and turned 21 on February 17, 2012. That year, he won the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist.
- 2014
- Ed Sheeran was 22 at the start of 2014 and turned 23 on February 17, 2014. That year, he released 'x' (Multiply).
- 2015
- Ed Sheeran was 23 at the start of 2015 and turned 24 on February 17, 2015. That year, he performed at Wembley Stadium.
- 2017
- Ed Sheeran was 25 at the start of 2017 and turned 26 on February 17, 2017. That year, he released 'Shape of You'.
- 2019
- Ed Sheeran was 27 at the start of 2019 and turned 28 on February 17, 2019. That year, he released 'No.6 Collaborations Project'.
- 2021
- Ed Sheeran was 29 at the start of 2021 and turned 30 on February 17, 2021. That year, he released '=' (Equals).
- 2023
- Ed Sheeran was 31 at the start of 2023 and turned 32 on February 17, 2023. That year, he released 'Subtract'.
Ed Sheeran's age in every year
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- 201725 → 26 years old
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- 201927 → 28 years old
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- 202634 → 35 years old
